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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
6:00 AM Joy Cardin Wisconsin’s Natural Resource Board voted yesterday on a plan to declare Wisconsin bats as endangered — in large part because of the looming threat of a spreading disease. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a state expert about why the bats are threatened…and what bats do for us here in Wisconsin. Guest: Paul White, Conservation Biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; he works with the Wisconsin Bat Monitoring Program www.wiatri.net/inventory/bats/
7:00 AM Joy Cardin Distracted driving is a hot topic this week, with a summit on the issue in the nation’s capital. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at what keeps our eyes and attention off the road — from texting and cell phone calls to cosmetics and dogs. Guest: Beth Mosher, Director of Public Affairs for AAA-Wisconsin http://media.aaawisconsin.com/news/driving+tips/distracted-driving.htm
7:30 AM Joy Cardin Joy Cardin kicks off her Candidate Forums with the candidates for Attorney General. After seven-thirty, Democrat Scott Hassett takes your calls. Guest: Scott Hassett, a trial attorney, former Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Democratic candidate for state Attorney General.
8:00 AM Joy Cardin After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest says the nation’s wealthiest should donate at least half of their net worth to charity. Also, Americans at every income level can help address global poverty, even despite the economy. Guest: Peter Singer, the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University. He’s the author of, "The Life You Can Save." www.thelifeyoucansave.com/
9:00 AM Kathleen Dunn The rate of illegal drug use rose last year to the highest level in nearly a decade, fueled by a sharp increase in marijuana use, as well as a surge in ecstasy and methamphetamine abuse. Join Kathleen Dunn and her guests after nine, as they examine why this is happening and what is being done to curb it. Guests: - Gil Kerlikowske, Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy - Dr. Joseph Lee, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Adolescent Addiction Specialist, Hazelden's Center for Youth and Families
10:00 AM Kathleen Dunn After ten, Kathleen Dunn speaks with two National Geographic journalists about their coverage of the Gulf oil spill. Guests: 10:00 – Joel Bourne, environmental journalist, contributing writer for National Geographic. 10:30 – Bruce Barcott, environmental journalist, author and contributing writer for National Geographic. Both have featured articles in the October issue of National Geographic. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/
11:00 AM Larry Meiller Macular degeneration is on Larry Meiller's mind after eleven. His guests are Associate Professor in Ophthalmology at the UW-Madison, Barbara Blodi; and Marshall Flax of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired. www.wcblind.org
11:45 AM Larry Meiller After eleven-forty five, Larry Meiller talks about the value of a liberal education. His guest is Tom Pleger (play-gher), Dean and CEO of the UW-Baraboo/Sauk County. thomas.pleger@uwc.edu
12:30 PM Chapter A Day Norman Gilliland reads from "Wolf: The Lives of Jack London" by James L. Haley. It turns out Jack London's real life is just as exciting as his stories are.
1:00 PM Talk of the Nation After one, on Talk of the Nation: Host Neal Conan is in New York, where the General Assembly focuses on the challenges of improving the lives of women.
2:00 PM Talk of the Nation
3:00 PM Here On Earth: Radio Without Borders After three, on Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders, Jean Feraca talks to a Brooklyn-based Haitian rara band who will give one of the most exciting performances at this year's UW-Madison World Music Festival. Guest: DJA-Rara, Brooklyn-based Haitian rara band
4:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens Today House Republicans unveiled a 21-page "Pledge to America" document that includes promises to slash taxes, cut government, and reverse President Obama's health care reforms. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss two different viewpoints about this document. Guests: Mark Jefferson, Executive Director, Republican Party of Wisconsin Graeme Zielinski, Communications Director, Democratic Party of Wisconsin
5:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens Today after five on At Issue with Ben Merens, join Ben and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 101 to ask your questions about our economy. Guest: Kevin Quinn is Professor of Economics at St. Norbert College. He is also Associate Dean of the Social Sciences division.
6:00 PM On Point After six, On Point: Murder in Afghanistan - The Inside Story. A soldier told his father that his own unit was murdering innocent Afghans. The father told the Army, but they didn't listen. On Point's Tom Ashbrook does.
7:00 PM On Point After seven, On Point: Super-hot director Guillermo del Toro made his movie name with "Pan's Labyrinth". Now, he's writing about vampires. He joins On Point.
8:00 PM As It Happens At eight, it's As It Happens from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
9:00 PM Here On Earth: Radio Without Borders After nine, on Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders, Jean Feraca talks to a Brooklyn-based Haitian rara band who will give one of the most exciting performances at this year's UW-Madison World Music Festival. Guest: DJA-Rara, Brooklyn-based Haitian rara band
10:00 PM Kathleen Dunn After ten, Kathleen Dunn speaks with two National Geographic journalists about their coverage of the Gulf oil spill. Guests: 10:00 – Joel Bourne, environmental journalist, contributing writer for National Geographic. 10:30 – Bruce Barcott, environmental journalist, author and contributing writer for National Geographic. Both have featured articles in the October issue of National Geographic. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/
11:00 PM Chapter A Day Norman Gilliland reads from "Wolf: The Lives of Jack London" by James L. Haley. It turns out Jack London's real life is just as exciting as his stories are.
11:30 PM BBC World Service World news and features are heard overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.
IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

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